Two graduates of the Brno University of Technology received state honours from the President of the Republic

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Day: 29 October 2026

Two graduates of the Brno University of Technology received state honours from the President of the Republic

Among those honoured by the President of the Republic this year on the occasion of the national holiday on 28 October are two graduates of the Brno University of Technology. Tomáš Mikolov, a world-renowned expert in artificial intelligence, studied at the Faculty of Information Technology. Filip Maleňák is the creator of the Záchranka mobile app, the development of which is closely linked to our faculty. Both received state honours for their exceptional contributions to the fields of science, research and technology.

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The ceremonial presentation of state honours traditionally took place on 28 October in the Vladislav Hall at Prague Castle. On this occasion, the President of the Republic honoured individuals who have made significant contributions to the development of society, science, culture and other areas of public life. Among those honoured were two graduates of Brno University of Technology, whose professional careers demonstrate how technological innovations can push the boundaries of scientific knowledge, contribute to the development of society and find practical applications in everyday life.

Technology that helps save lives

Entrepreneur and developer Filip Maleňák , a graduate of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Communication Technologies at Brno University of Technology, is the driving force behind the Záchranka mobile app . His project demonstrates how combining information technology with the practical needs of the emergency services can provide tangible assistance to people in crisis situations.

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The Záchranka app enables users to quickly call the emergency medical services and provide their exact location. It also helps in situations where a person is unable to speak, and provides emergency responders with vital information that can facilitate and speed up the provision of assistance. Furthermore, users can find, for example, the nearest automated external defibrillator via the app.

The app has gradually become an important tool for communication between the public and the emergency services.